GATE 2024: Exam Dates, Result, Cutoff, Question Papers, and Answer Keys
Neha Tanna19 Sept, 2025
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GATE 2024 (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) was hosted by IISc Bangalore to offer postgraduate admission or PSU jobs to engineering graduates. The exam covered 30 different subjects, including engineering, technology, science, architecture, and humanities.
The GATE exam featured a mix of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. Students could appear for one or two papers. The exam assesses the problem-solving, analytical, and conceptual skills of the students. The GATE scores remain valid for three years and are accepted for PG admission to top institutes like IITs, IISc, and NITs, as well as leading public sector undertakings (PSUs) for recruitment in various sectors.
GATE 2024 Exam Highlights
The IISc GATE 2024 exam had 30 different papers in engineering, science, and humanities. The computer-based test with MCQ, MSQ, and NAT questions, carrying 100 marks, lasts 3 hours. The GATE scores remain valid for three years for admissions and PSU recruitment. Check the key highlights of GATE 2024 tabulated below:
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GATE 2024 Exam Highlights |
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Feature |
GATE 2024 Details |
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Name of the Exam |
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2024 |
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Conducting Body |
IISc Bangalore |
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Exam Level |
National |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Number of Papers |
30 (Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, Humanities) |
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Question Types |
MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions), MSQ (Multiple Select Questions), NAT (Numerical Answer Type) |
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Total Marks for the exam |
100 |
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Duration |
3 Hours |
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Eligibility |
Final-year/Graduated students in Engineering, Science, Arts, Commerce |
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Score Validity |
3 Years |
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Purpose of the GATE Exam |
Admission to IITs, NITs, IISc and PSU Recruitment |
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GATE Result Date |
16th March 2024 |
GATE 2024 Important Dates
The GATE application process began in August 2023, followed by the admit card in January 2024. The GATE exam was held on 3, 4, 10, and 11 February 2024. Results of the GATE exam were declared on 16 March 2024, with scorecards available for the students from 23 March onwards. Below are the key dates of GATE 2024:
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GATE 2024 Important Dates |
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Event |
GATE Exam 2024 Dates |
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Notification Date |
August 2023 |
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Start of Online Application for GATE |
30 August 2023 |
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Last Date to Apply (without late fee) |
29 September 2023 |
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Extended Last Date (with late fee) |
13 October 2023 |
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Application Form Correction Window |
7 – 11 November 2023 |
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Admit Card Date |
3 January 2024 |
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Exam Dates for GATE Exam |
3, 4, 10, 11 February 2024 |
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Response Sheet Release Date |
16 February 2024 |
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Answer Key Release Date |
19 February 2024 |
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Objection Window |
22 – 25 February 2024 |
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Result Declaration |
16 March 2024 |
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Scorecard Availability |
23 March 2024 onwards |
What was New in GATE 2024?
GATE 2024 introduced a new paper for the students, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA), by IISc Bangalore for the academic year 2024–25. This marked an important step in recognizing the rapid growth and significance of these new fields in the job market. With technology evolving at a rapid speed, data science and AI are transforming industries, education, and research.
The addition of DA for students as a paper shows GATE’s commitment to staying updated with modern demands and skills. Students who want careers in these domains now have a dedicated path for their future. The official website, gate2024.iisc.ac.in, has also published the complete GATE 2024 DA syllabus PDF for the reference of the students.
GATE 2024 Exam Pattern
The GATE 2024 exam pattern for students usually remains the same every year. The exam is conducted in online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode with a duration of three hours and carries a total of 100 marks.
Every paper of GATE includes a General Aptitude (GA) section of 15 marks, while the remaining marks (generally 85) are allocated to subject-specific questions. The GATE exam consists of MCQs, MSQs, and NATs. For complete details, please check the official GATE website link provided below.
GATE 2024 Syllabus
The GATE 2024 syllabus covers two main parts - the General Aptitude (GA) section, common to all papers, and the subject-specific syllabus, which is based on the selected engineering or science subject.
The GA section tests students’ quantitative and verbal ability, while the core syllabus includes theory, numerical problem-solving, and application-focused topics according to the stream of the candidate. For the detailed syllabus and topic-wise distribution, please refer to the official GATE website link provided below.
GATE 2024 Result
The GATE 2024 result was declared on 16 March 2024 by IISc Bangalore for the students. Out of 8,26,239 total registered students, around 6,53,292 appeared for the GATE exam, and 1,29,268 qualified, giving a pass percentage of nearly 19.8%. The scorecards for students are available from 23 March 2024 and are valid for three years.
The GATE 2024 result sheet included All India Rank (AIR), normalized scores, and qualifying marks in 30 papers. These GATE exam results of students are important for postgraduate admissions to IITs, IISc, NITs, and other institutes, while also providing eligibility for recruitment in many leading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in India.
GATE 2024 Cutoff
The GATE 2024 cutoff was officially released by IISc Bangalore. Students can check the qualifying marks for each paper below to understand the minimum score required for admission and the PSU recruitment process. These GATE cutoffs vary by category and subject, so refer to the detailed list provided to know your eligibility status for further processing.
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GATE 2024 Cutoff |
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Different Test Paper |
Cut-off (GEN) |
Cut-off (OBC-NCL/EWS) |
Cut-off (SC/ST/PwD) |
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Aerospace Engineering |
33.3 |
29.9 |
22.1 |
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Agricultural Engineering |
25 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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Architecture and Planning |
41.5 |
37.3 |
27.6 |
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Biomedical Engineering |
25 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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Biotechnology |
38.9 |
35 |
25.9 |
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Civil Engineering |
28.3 |
25.4 |
18.8 |
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Chemical Engineering |
25 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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Computer Science and Information Technology |
27.6 |
24.8 |
18.4 |
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Chemistry |
25.2 |
22.6 |
16.7 |
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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence |
37.1 |
33.3 |
24.7 |
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Electronics and Communication Engineering |
25 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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Electrical Engineering |
25.7 |
23.1 |
17.1 |
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Environmental Science and Engineering |
37.9 |
34.1 |
25.2 |
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Ecology and Evolution |
35.8 |
32.2 |
23.8 |
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Geomatics Engineering |
41.1 |
36.9 |
27.4 |
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Geology and Geophysics (Geology) |
42 |
37.8 |
28 |
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Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics) |
49 |
44.1 |
32.6 |
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Instrumentation Engineering |
32.7 |
29.4 |
21.8 |
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Mathematics |
25 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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Mechanical Engineering |
28.6 |
25.7 |
19 |
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Mining Engineering |
25 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
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Metallurgical Engineering |
41 |
36.9 |
27.3 |
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Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering |
25.1 |
22.5 |
16.7 |
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Petroleum Engineering |
42.6 |
38.3 |
28.4 |
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Physics |
32 |
28.8 |
21.3 |
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Production and Industrial Engineering |
30.5 |
27.4 |
20.3 |
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Statistics |
26.6 |
23.9 |
17.7 |
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Textile Engineering and Fibre Science |
28.1 |
25.2 |
18.7 |
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Engineering Sciences |
36.2 |
32.5 |
24.1 |
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Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics) |
37 |
33.3 |
24.6 |
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Humanities and Social Sciences (English) |
48 |
43.2 |
32 |
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Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics) |
49.7 |
44.7 |
33.1 |
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Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy) |
39.3 |
35.3 |
26.1 |
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Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology) |
52.7 |
47.4 |
35.1 |
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Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology) |
36 |
32.4 |
24 |
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Life Sciences |
29.3 |
26.3 |
19.5 |
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TOTAL |
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GATE 2024 Question Paper with Answers Keys
The GATE 2024 Question Paper with Answer Keys is now available for students preparing for the upcoming exams. It provides students with detailed solutions to every question, helping them understand their performance and understand concepts better for their further exams. Practicing with this paper increases accuracy, builds confidence, and strengthens preparation for higher scores.
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GATE 2024 Question Paper with Answers Keys |
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